Overhaul and Repair Technician

Martin Baker America • Richland Township, PA

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About The Position

The Aircraft Ejection Seat Overhaul Technician is a skilled technical expert responsible for comprehensive inspection, complex repair, precision overhaul, and rigorous testing of ejection seats and their life-critical components in accordance with detailed technical specifications, engineering drawings, and stringent regulatory standards.
This role is essential to maintaining the highest levels of aircrew safety, product quality, and operational readiness while ensuring full compliance with all applicable procedures and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble complex mechanical equipment. (Ejection seats)
• Ability to follow technical manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints, and relevant specifications, and accurately interpret and execute complex instructions.
• Proven ability to perform precision work with unwavering attention to detail, maintaining the highest safety and quality standards in a mission-critical environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach to diagnostics, root cause analysis, and effective resolution of technical issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively with internal teams, customers, and cross-functional partners.
• Position requires a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Experience working assembling or overhauling complex, highly technical mechanical equipment.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years' experience with Martin-Baker Aircraft Company ejection seats is required.
• Prior military experience and graduation from U.S. Navy/Marine Corps AME/PR "A" school or U.S. Air Force equivalent
• Understanding of the maintenance of ejection seat systems from component replacement to overhaul.
• Position requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to accurately understand and interpret product drawings, and specifications of moderate complexity.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Overhaul & Repair: Perform repairs, overhauls, and recondition of ejection seats and associated components, restoring full operational capability across multiple Martin-Baker platforms, including Mk10, Mk14, and Mk16 ejection seats.
• Explosive Handling & Safety: Safely de-arm ejection seats, ensuring all explosive elements are properly managed and the seat is rendered safe for maintenance operations.
• Functional Testing & Calibration: Execute precise testing, troubleshooting, and adjustments to verify that all ejection seat components operate within defined performance parameters and comply with safety regulations.
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Maintain meticulous records, reports, and technical documentation to ensure strict compliance with industry standards, government regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
• Test Equipment Maintenance: Perform calibration, routine servicing, and preventive maintenance on specialized testing apparatus, ensuring accuracy and reliability of test results in line with applicable standards.
• Technical Expertise & Support: Facilitating efficient troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Process Adherence & Continuous Improvement: Strictly follow Martin-Baker America work instructions, operational procedures, and safety protocols, while actively contributing to process enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize quality and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED